Beeside Balcony

The food here is delicious. I got the avocado toast(one of my favs ever) and my bf got the acai bowl. Great views of the ocean and the service was good. Only complaint was that the food took awhile to come out.

The lunch deal they had was great, but it turned into a 2 hour lunch because the food took forever to come out. We watched people get seated roughly 30 minutes after us and they got all three courses and payed before we even got our entrees. The food came out cold. But probably because it sat around for over an hour before being brought out.

I had the amazing opportunity to be at Beeside Balcony in their private party room. The service was excellent and the decorations were cute!The foods is average, because it wasn't seasoned well which caused the flavors to not be dynamic. The drinks were decent because they were strong with flavors that hid the alcohol. I'd say the best part about this location is their friendly staff and environment.

Excellent service by host and waitress. So attentive and on top of it to ask you if you want anything else. Went here for brunch. Delicious options. I had the avocado toast. It was huge but so good. Could've shared. There was also a drink where you eat this thing and it kind of stings you to help you taste the ingredients in the drink. I'm sorry forgot name but you'll see it in drink menu. We also all Shared some apps. We were there for a while lol. Chef came to say hi which was kind. Ambiance & music is cool.

A gorgeous brunch spot that overlooks the ocean! The other brunch spots nearby are super busy, and I was shocked that this restaurant didn't garner more attention; it's an amazing place for food and has great vibes!- PARKING -La Jolla will always be tricky for parking! I would recommend just parking a few blocks down and walking over as you'll get stuck in a traffic jam the closer you get to the coast!- SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT -Settled on the second floor next to another brunch establishment. You can take the escalator up, and you'll be right at the check-in desk for the restaurant. I wish they had more outdoor/patio seating, but they do open up the doors so that even the tables inside have the outdoor feel. After taking our order, our drinks and appetizer came out very fast! Unfortunately, there must've been some delay once more customers came in because we waited almost 20-25 minutes for our entrees to come out... I also noticed another table complaining to the waiter about how other tables seemed to be getting their food but they arrived first. It must've just been a hiccup with how fast service was initially.- FOOD -PEI Mussels ($26.00): WOW. These might be the best mussels I've ever had! The mussels themselves were very fresh, the sauce they cooked them in was absolutely delicious, and the toasted bread served alongside the dish was amazing!!! I wish they gave more slices of bread so we could soak up all the leftover sauce on the bottom!Poutine Bowl ($18.00): We're suckers for Poutine, so when we saw this as an option for Brunch, we immediately wanted to try it! The eggs on top were a bit overcooked unfortunately, and we didn't get the egg pop we were hoping for. Still, the dish overall was pretty tasty, just a bit salty towards the end.Spanish Octopus ($30.00): Seared perfectly, and the octopus was similar to the mussels in the fact it was very fresh. Nice complimentary salad beneath the octopus as well.Black's Beach ($13.00): The description of this cocktail sounded good, but it ended up tasting just like liquor. We were searching for the grapefruit and lemon flavor, but it was missing.Prickly Pear Ginger Beer: I wasn't feeling a cocktail, so I opted for a mocktail instead, which I love they have a separate list of! This was very refreshing and full of flavor!- OVERALL -I would definitely recommend checking out Beeside Balcony at least once if you're in the La Jolla or Del Mar area! Definitely get the PEI Mussels!!!

Ah, Beeside Balcony - a hidden gem of a restaurant nestled along the breezy shores of La Jolla. My friend and I made reservations to sample their much buzzed about Mediterranean fare. We weren't greeted so we wandered in to try and procure our table for lunch.We decided to start with the hummus trio, which came out looking like a colorful bee garden arranged on a slate - the artichoke hummus glowed emerald green and the roasted red pepper hummus shimmered a vibrant ruby. Alongside, the hot pita waited like eager worker bees ready to transport these lovely pollen packs from plate to palate. The hummuses were smooth, creamy and herbaceous - we would have lapped them up with our tongues if society allowed such behavior! Next came the melted feta sandwich, ooey and gooey with tomatoes and cartelized onions, the perfect snack to share. As we passed halves back and forth across the table, the cheese strands stretched and snapped like elastic bands - I swear I heard a faint "boing!" sound effect. After polishing it off, we flaggged down our server to compliment the chef...and order another. The final act was the veggie risotto, creamier than a larva cocoon, seasoned to perfection. Each kernel of rice sat fat, happy and smiling, bathing in a broth of garden-fresh veggies - tomatoes, spinach, asparagus and peppers - that made us buzz with joy.As the sun set over the Pacific, we leaned back, patted our bellies and watched the real bees lazily returning to their hives. We made a toast - to new friends, new flavors, and the sweet Mediterranean treasures of Beeside Balcony! What an unbeeleeivable meal. Five out of five bees - would pollinate again!

I hosted an early dinner here for my MeetUp Fun Diego Ladies group. Parking in La Jolla is always a challenge, so I made a dinner reservation for 5pm so that we could find parking without having to drive around in circles. Our group of 7 all drove separately and were able to find free street parking near the restaurant.I had originally reserved a table on the balcony so we could enjoy a view of the ocean, but it ended up drizzling so the hostess proactively reserved a nice table for us indoors. She also reserved a table for us inside the speakeasy.I ordered the PEI mussels and really enjoyed this dish. There was less broth than what I normally see at other restaurants, but it was well seasoned and the mussels were cooked just right. I would have liked just a bit more sauce so I could dunk my toasted bread.The salmon tartare had too much sauce and ended up being a bit too creamy. I did not care for this appetizer and was rather disappointed. The crab cake was a bit too dry and over fried. It looks like the crab cake ball was thrown in a deep fryer, as opposed to being pan fried, so it was crispy hard and oily. It was served on a bed of arugula that was drenched in dressing. It was about the size of a giant meatball, so I thought it was a bit pricey.The restaurant was beautifully decorated with a beehive theme. After dinner, we stopped into the speakeasy located on another side of the restaurant. It was very small, cozy, and beautifully decorated. I especially loved the flowers hanging from the ceiling. The drinks were very strong and pricey.

Hello, I am leaving a bad review purely because of the hazardous rail that is a HUGE danger to it's customers. The food/service was fine, but that rail is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I tripped over the railing and cut my toe, and I am not exaggerating when I say we saw SEVERAL other people trip over it as well. If an elderly person fell over it (any other person for that matter), they could fall and someone could seriously injure themselves.My friend was saying I should've said something about my toe to them, but I was too shy. But we both agree it's important this is made down and that the company do something about it. However, I am SURE they know about it. In our one hour that we dined there, I think 4 people tripped on it, so I'm sure they see tens of people tripping on it every single day.They should replace the open doors maybe with a garage door so that they don't need the rail.

I hate to say it but the worst service ever. I had family in town and they wanted to go to La Jolla we decided to have dinner and I saw BeeSide the sister location. I have regularly gone to Del Mar location and told my family we had to go to this location. While greeted and sat, we waited 20 minutes with not a single server acknowledging us. We decided to go downstairs and ate at the sports bar and had amazing service. Shame

me and my family had a good dinner here, their customer service is on point and very welcoming. The food and setting of the place was were nice and comforting, definitely going back again.I also recommend their beeside salad and PEI muscles